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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.96, 1,434.40 and 494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.96, 1,434.40 and 494.61 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.96 : 1,434.40 = 494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.96/1,434.40 = 494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.96x = 1,434.40 × 494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.96x = 709,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,467.35/956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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